Pork vs Lamb and mutton - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Pork and Lamb and mutton
- Pork has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin D, and Phosphorus, however Lamb and mutton has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Lamb and mutton is 77% higher.
- Lamb and mutton has 27 times less Vitamin D than Pork. Pork has 53IU of Vitamin D, while Lamb and mutton has 2IU.
- Pork is lower in Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+11.8%
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Magnesium
+21.7%
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Phosphorus
+30.9%
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Potassium
+36.5%
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Sodium
-13.9%
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Iron
+116.1%
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Zinc
+86.6%
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Copper
+63%
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Calcium
+11.8%
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Magnesium
+21.7%
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Phosphorus
+30.9%
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Potassium
+36.5%
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Sodium
-13.9%
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Iron
+116.1%
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Zinc
+86.6%
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Copper
+63%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+107.1%
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Vitamin D
+1200%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+777%
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Vitamin B2
+28.4%
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Vitamin B6
+256.9%
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Vitamin B3
+32.2%
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Folate
+260%
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Vitamin B12
+264.3%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.66
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+107.1%
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Vitamin D
+1200%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+777%
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Vitamin B2
+28.4%
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Vitamin B6
+256.9%
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Vitamin B3
+32.2%
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Folate
+260%
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Vitamin B12
+264.3%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in glycemic index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 0g | |
| Protein | 27.32g | 24.52g |
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| Fats | 13.92g | 20.94g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 0g | |
| Calories | 242kcal | 294kcal |
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| Starch | g | g | |
| Fructose | g | g | |
| Sugar | 0g | 0g | |
| Fiber | 0g | 0g | |
| Calcium | 19mg | 17mg |
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| Iron | 0.87mg | 1.88mg |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 246mg | 188mg |
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| Potassium | 423mg | 310mg |
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| Sodium | 62mg | 72mg |
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| Zinc | 2.39mg | 4.46mg |
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| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.119mg |
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| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin D | 53IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.877mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.037mg | 6.66mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.698mg | 0.66mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.464mg | 0.13mg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 18µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.7µg | 2.55µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 4.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.338mg | 0.287mg |
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| Threonine | 1.234mg | 1.05mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.26mg | 1.183mg |
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| Leucine | 2.177mg | 1.908mg |
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| Lysine | 2.446mg | 2.166mg |
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| Methionine | 0.712mg | 0.629mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0.998mg |
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| Valine | 1.473mg | 1.323mg |
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| Histidine | 1.067mg | 0.777mg |
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| Cholesterol | 80mg | 97mg |
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| Trans Fat | g | g | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.23g | 8.83g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.19g | 8.82g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.2g | 1.51g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| Low glycemic index diet | Equal | |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
56
52
Mineral Summary Score
37
46
Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
164%
147%
Carbohydrates
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Fats
64%
97%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.6g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.